April 2019
USD pole vaulter Chris Nilsen involved in domestic dispute
No charges have been filed after USD junior pole vaulter Chris Nilsen was involved in a “domestic situation” with his wife, Kelly Vogel-Nilsen, on April 7, 2019, according to a report from the Vermillion Police Department. At 1:08 a.m., a neighbor of Nilsen’s called the police after hearing a female yelling “help” from across their […]
Turning Point USA founder speaks at USD
Farber Hall saw 120 students and community members–both conservative and liberal–for questions and answer program with conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Thursday. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, an American conservative nonprofit organization, in 2012. Since its founding, the group has developed a professor watchlist with names of professors alleged to discriminate against conservative students in […]
USD Nursing hosts LOSS: Life of Suicide Survivors
In the Muenster University Center pit lounge Thursday night, Brad Hearst told students the story of his brother’s death. Hearst is the founder of Survivors Joining For Hope (SJ4H), a group dedicated to supporting the loved ones of those who passed away by suicide. A group, joined by the Paul Taggart Foundation, that spoke at […]
Counseling centers say they don’t see end of year rush
As finals week approaches, students begin to feel the pressure finish well in classes. The culture on campus shifts to a more focused state as studying becomes a larger priority, but in some cases, the stress can be overwhelming. John Howe, associate dean of students, said he sees a change in student attitude in the […]
Letter to the Editor: Student binge drinking has lasting effects
To the Editor, Binge drinking does not only affect one’s health for a single night, but can have effects on one’s health for many years to come. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking takes a toll on the intellectual and social lives of students on campuses across the United […]
SGA revisits last week’s food and clothing exemptions
One missing amendment was added into the constitution while another’s validity was questioned at SGA’s last meeting of the semester. Amendments that were passed in previous administrations, but never made it into a physical document, were addressed by Brady Jandl, director of operations. Jandl argued the amendment to the fiscal guidelines regarding who can vote […]
Holi welcomes spring with festival of colors
A rainbow of colored powders, water guns and traditional Nepali and Indian snacks drew students from all walks of life to the Holi festival on Wednesday afternoon. Holi, a Hindu festival, was hosted for the second year at USD by the Nepalese Student Association (NSA) on the lawn behind Patterson Hall. Yuzina Subedi, the program […]
Stanley Umude enters NCAA transfer portal
The Coyote men’s basketball team has lost their second player to transfer this spring as sophomore guard Stanley Umude has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal Thursday afternoon. “I would like to thank the University of South Dakota for providing me the opportunity to play the sport I love for the past two years and the […]
Students voice concerns and demand change from SGA
Students voiced disappointments with the Student Government Association (SGA) at their weekly meeting. Marcus Destin, a student who attends meeting almost every week, stepped up to the microphone after the call for student feedback. He said he no longer felt a sense of family at USD and part of this is due to division amongst […]
Housing Department prepares for summer season
As students prepare to move out, the Housing Department is gearing up for the summer season. Students may think the dorms empty out over the summer, but the opposite is true. Summer is a vital time for housing to complete projects so facilities are ready for the fall. Some projects include hard floor refinishing, carpet […]